Aurora University Top Questions

Take advantage of every single opportunity given to you to learn something that is going to help in the long run. Stay away from anything that is a complete waste of your time and energy. Be productive everyday and stay in tract of your daily progress. Embrace discipline and sacrifice. Enjoy fully your last year!

I need to learn how to properly study and budget things like time and money. Remembering how bad I was senior year into my freshman year of college, I lost a lot of money and time in doing things that weren't essential to my college career such as going out with friends, watching tv and playing games instead of homework, and taking naps all day over doing my homework or studying. I didn't get a hold of how to actually study so that I retain the information that I need until my sophomore year at Aurora University. My freshman year I didn't come out with the best of grades like what I have now as a junior and I think going back and changing my attitude my senior year would've definitely fixed that. I was also bad about being responsible with my money and so when I moved off campus to save money for my parents, I struggled a lot with making ends meet for myself. In high school I was beyond careless with my money, so in college I learned the hard way on how to support myself. I'm now a successful college student.

I have grown tremedously in many areas of my life within these past two years at Miami Dade's Honors College. Knowing what I know now, the first advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be, do not doubt yourself. Within the first week of college, I was overwhelmed by the high demands set on me and new surroundings. Consquently, I was shy and did not have the confidence I have now. I would also tell myself that choosing your major will take time, but follow the journey because you will learn more about yourself than any period of your life thus far. Lastly, I would tell myself to began classes in the summer before everybody else does; that way you will start ahead. I honestly do not think that my life would change drasticly even after speaking to my high school senior self because I have given the best effort I could possibly give in order to transfer to the institution of my choice. Winning this scholarship will further enable me to meet my academic and career goals. Thank you for your consideration.

The number one piece of advice I would give myself if I could speak to high-school-senior-me would be to apply for scholarships. When I was a senior in high school, I had a plan for paying for college all worked out, and when everything fell through, I was left scrambling. The best advice I could have received would have been to fill out all of the tedious paperwork and apply for as many scholarships as possible. In addition to that, I would encourage myself as a high school senior to work harder to maintain the friendships that I had during the summer after graduation. We all knew we would drift apart once school actually started, but what none of us was expecting was a summer of preparation to dismantle our relationships. Finally, I would remind myself to bring plenty of photos from home with me when I moved into college; I found myself missing my family and my old life more than I would have thought possible. It's all worth it, but it's more difficult than you think.

I would tell myself that community college is an excellent choice to start my college education, but that I should also have a few set four year schools in mind so that I can plan out my courses as best as I can. I would tell myself to EXPLORE. Explore colleges, explore programs, explore career paths, and explore majors that interest me. I have changed my major a few times and though it hasn't necessarily held me back, it has confused me and made college a little more stressful. College doesn't always have to be the same opportunity for everyone. For some it's about getting away, learning to be independent, making new friends, and partying. I've learned college, for me, has been about taking on the role as an "adult," working toward a career, and having fun along the way. I stressed for so long about staying home and attending community college because I didn't think it'd be fun. I had more fun in my first two years at community college than I have in my first semester at a four-year school! I wish I'd known all of this in high school!

I would tell myself to study at least three days before a test so I'm not doing it the night before at ten at night. I would also tell myself to work as hard as possible because it will help out with the classes I would be taking. I would also tell myself to take one more college class my senior year in high school that way I could get ahead and have a full year done instead of only 19 credits. I would also tell myself that I need to pick one sport to play in college instead of playing two. Playing two sports is difficult, but you make a lot of new friends. I think I was prepared well in high school for college.

Yanni, throughout your senior year you will recieve plenty of chances to procrastonate. However if instead of procrastinating you decide to do all of your work ahead of time you will find yourself being much better off. Turning in your homework on time is very valuable and a simple way to boost your grade point average. If you need any help, instead of trying to figure out things for yourself, do not be afraid to ask for a teachers assistance. Little do you know, they want you to achieve more than you do yourself. You should get a job and start learning how to save and manage your money, college is expensive and you want to be able to have a few dollars in your pocket as you go through your day to day. Make sure you study hard for test because 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of being smart is being prepared. If you usee some if not all of these tips you will be a lot better off throught the rest of highschool and on your way to college.

If I were given the chance I would tell myself not to drop out the first time I tried. I would say to my young, sometimes stupid, self that it is not too hard. Get your priority strait and get to class and do the homework. There is much to learn in school you are still young and don’t know everything The better you assert yourself, and manage your time; the more you will get out of your schooling. In turn the better equipped you will be to tackle the challenges of the real world. I would say to him, you could go and get a job right now making a decent wage. You could even support yourself and get all of lives necessities; such as a place to live, food to eat, and cloths to where. With all of the necessary expenses there is not much left for the entertainment expenses in your budget. I know myself and I do love to be entertained. The most important thing that I would tell myself is you can do it. Getting a degree is not something I thought I could accomplish when I was in high school.

I would tell myself, put forth more effort towards your studies instead of worrying about what Friday night is going to bring. I would not change anything about myself I would just sat him down and explain how important school is. I would then continue to say, Jonathon continue to set forth goals and do not let anyone talk you down. Joining the Marine Corps is going to be the best thing that could ever happen to you. Though you already have your mind set on that, that does not mean for you to just take your studies and grade point average lightly during your last years of high school. Continue to have a social life but your friends will not help your career in the long run. You will accomplish great things during your Marine Corps career but college is a different story. Do not worry, you will be highly content with your accomplishments in the future.

I would have told myself to go straight into college instead of taking a break to figure out what I want out of life. Being a parent and a wife so a military service member teaches you that you need to be the best you can for your family. For me to be my best I need to get a degree and obtain a good job in order to provide for my family. I have taken into consideration that my husband my deploy one day and not come back and with my education and work experience I am not confident that right now I can provide for my children. Going back to school and getting a good education is the only way for me to provide for my children and make their dreams come true. If I had gone to school straight out of high school I wouldn't worry so much about their future.